Senior Engineer, Automation Controls – Facilities & Engineering
AstraZeneca · Tarzana, CA
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Role summary
AstraZeneca seeks a Senior Engineer to lead automation controls and facilities engineering within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role involves overseeing validation, capital projects, and technical teams while ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance across critical infrastructure.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred
- 7–10 years in automation/controls, validation, facilities engineering, and capital projects
- Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industries
- Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and compliance standards
- Proven leadership of complex automation/controls processes and asset ownership
- Project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Cell therapy experience preferred
What you'll be doing
- Lead automation/controls technical teams through development, validation, and engineering solutions
- Serve as asset owner for automation systems across facilities, labs, and production areas
- Direct validation strategies, protocols, and FDA/EMA compliance documentation
- Manage capital project upgrades, installations, and commissioning with budget oversight
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize system reliability
Compensation$146,721.60–$220,082.40 base
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